Japan is building a groundbreaking high-performance computing system, FugakuNEXT, in collaboration with Fujitsu and NVIDIA. The system will address critical research priorities with modern AI, showcasing Japanese innovation and capabilities. FugakuNEXT will be a hybrid AI-HPC system, combining simulation and AI workloads for speed, scale, and efficiency.

The new system will support various applications, including hypothesis generation automation, AI-driven design generation, and disaster preparedness through earth systems modeling. RIKEN, Fujitsu, and NVIDIA will collaborate on software development for mixed-precision computing, benchmarking, and optimization. FugakuNEXT represents a strategic investment in Japan’s future, supported by MEXT for universities, government agencies, and industry partners.

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